Osan Mayor Cho Yong-ho: "32.4 Billion Won Needed for SOC Construction Ahead of Segyo 2 District Occupancy"

On the 6th, Osan Mayor Cho Yong-ho visited the National Assembly to meet with Budget and Accounting Committee Chairman Lee Kwang-jae (Democratic Party, Hanam A District) to request 32.4 billion won in national funding for major regional projects needed for implementation next year.

The meeting was attended by Mayor Cho Yong-ho, Congressman Cha Ji-ho (Osan), and Osan City Council Chairman Kim Jong-wook.

Mayor Cho stated, "With the full occupancy of Segyo 2 District and urban development, the population is rapidly increasing, making it essential to construct various SOC including roads and administrative agencies and to recruit standard personnel." He emphasized, "We respectfully request your special attention so that Osan's major projects can be reflected in next year's budget."

In response, Budget Committee Chairman Lee Kwang-jae said, "I will carefully review the issues you have presented and actively cooperate to the extent possible."

In the formal meeting, Mayor Cho Yong-ho requested national funding for urgent issues including ▲Reopening of Gasang-dong Western Road (10 billion won) ▲Gyeongbu Railway Crossing Road Opening Project (10 billion won) ▲Relocation and New Construction of Osan Goejeok District Police Box (2.2 billion won) ▲New Osan 3 Public Sewage Treatment Facility (4.4 billion won) ▲Increase in Budget for Jungbu 1-dong Eastern Sewage Pipeline Maintenance Project (5.8 billion won).

Mayor Cho Yong-ho stated, "I am resolved to visit the National Assembly and central government if necessary to secure budgets to address inconveniences experienced by citizens and to create a safe city. I will pay attention so that the budget requested by our city can be reflected in next year's budget."